JIB is a Platinum Sponsor of the Financial Inclusion Forum

Jordan Islamic Bank (JIB) provided its platinum sponsorship for the financial inclusion forum organized by the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) in cooperation with the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) and Arab Economic Unit Council under the title “  Towards Strategic Financial and Social Stability “, by the attendance of H.E Dr, Jawad Al -Anani , Deputy Prime Minister of economic affairs , Minister of State for Investment Affairs who participated in the launch of the forum, under the patronage of H.E Dr Ziad Fariz governor of the CBJ. However, the forum witnessed a wide participation of senior bankers, financial and banking control authorities and specialists during the period 18-19 October at the InterContinental Hotel. Mr. Musa Shihadeh, CEO –General Manager of JIB , Chairman of the Association of Banks in Jordan delivered a welcoming remark in the launch of the forum in which he commended the bodies sponsoring and organizing the forum in Jordan  and the participants and attendees for their interest to be in this significant event. He referred as well to the importance of the financial inclusion in raising inclusive development strategies , for its role in the alleviation of poverty and unemployment, improving development and make all financial services accessible for various community layers. Shihadeh indicated as well that JIB’s platinum sponsorship and its participation in this forum  asserts the importance of applying principles of financial inclusion, enhance its policies and strategies to support financial and social stability  in the Arab region in addition to support the financial  education and improve the opportunities  to get access to the financial services. Also, it is a continuation of JIB’s partnership in supporting activities of UAB and assuming its social responsibilities  through the participation in  most local and foreign conferences. Shihadeh chaired the Second session which dealt with “ the role of Islamic banks and economic  empowerment institutions in the dissemination of  financial services “.  JIB  received an honorary shield in appreciation of its support of this forum and its interest to take part in all conferences contribute to support banking business. The forum which continued for two days shed light on the role of financial inclusion in enhancing economic and social stability, financial inclusion in supporting small, medium and micro enterprises, the role of central banks and local Banks associations in enhancing consumer protection and promoting financial education, the impact of financial inclusion in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.